Instant Grits - 140 calories
Manufacturer The Quaker Oats Company
Product Information and Ingredients
Instant Grits is manufactured by The Quaker Oats Company with a suggested serving size of 0.5 cup (42 g) and 140 calories per serving. The nutritional value of a suggested serving of instant grits includes 0 mg of cholesterol, 0 mg of sodium, 33 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 0 grams of sugar and 4 grams of proteins.
The product's manufacturer code is UPC: 030000041307.
This product is a good source of iron and thiamin .
Instant Grits is a low fat food because it contains less than 3 grams of fat per suggested serving.
Iron 29% of DV
A serving of 0.5 cup (42 g) of instant grits has 29% of the recommended daily needs of iron.
Thiamin 15% of DV
A serving of 0.5 cup (42 g) of instant grits has 15% of the recommended daily needs of thiamin.
Ingredient List
- Specially Processed Degerminated White Corn Grits
- Salt
- Calcium Carbonate
- Reduced Iron
- Niacin*
- Bht And Citric Acid (as Preservatives)
- Thiamin Mononitrate*
- Riboflavin*
- Folic Acid*
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 0.5 cup (42 g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 140 | Calories from Fat 5 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.5g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 3% | |
| Sugars 0g | ||
| Protein 4g | ||
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 5% | Iron 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 100g (about 3.52 oz)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 333 | Calories from Fat 11 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 1.2g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 1119mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 78.6g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 8% | |
| Sugars 0g | ||
| Protein 10g | ||
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 12% | Iron 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Instant Grits Nutritional Value
| Nutrient | Suggested Serving 0.5 cup (42 g) | Standard Serving 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 140 kcal (3%) | 333 kcal (7%) |
| Protein | 4 g (3%) | 9.52 g (8%) |
| Total Lipid (fat) | 0.5 g (0%) | 1.19 g (1%) |
| Carbohydrate, By Difference | 33 g (5%) | 78.57 g (11%) |
| Fiber, Total Dietary | 2 g (3%) | 4.8 g (8%) |
| Calcium, Ca | 150 mg (5%) | 357 mg (12%) |
| Iron, Fe | 12.6 mg (29%) | 30 mg (70%) |
| Sodium, Na | 470 mg (8%) | 1119 mg (20%) |
| Thiamin | 0.42 mg (15%) | 1 mg (35%) |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg (8%) | 0.61 mg (20%) |
| Niacin | 3 mg (8%) | 7.14 mg (19%) |
Calories Burn off Time
How long would it take to burn off The Quaker Oats Company Instant Grits with 140 calories? A brisk walk for 30 minutes, jogging for 14 minutes, or hiking for 23 minutes will help your burn off the calories in instant grits.
Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.
| Physical Activity | Burn Off Time |
|---|---|
| Bicycling - 10 mph or less | 29 minutes |
| Dancing | 25 minutes |
| Golfing | 25 minutes |
| Hiking | 23 minutes |
| Light Gardening | 25 minutes |
| Stretching | 47 minutes |
| Walking - 3.5 mph | 30 minutes |
| Weight Training - light workout | 39 minutes |
| Aerobics | 18 minutes |
| Basketball | 19 minutes |
| Bicycling - 10 mph or more | 14 minutes |
| Running - 5 mph | 14 minutes |
| Swimming | 16 minutes |
| Walking - 4.5 mph | 18 minutes |
| Weight Training - vigorous workout | 19 minutes |
Footnotes
Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
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Dietary Recommendations
A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:
- Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
- A variety of whole fruits
- Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
- Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
- Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
- Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium